A Water Story

It's a well known fact that not all water is safe to drink. Wherever we go we will find bottled water, and we are thankful for it.
We look skeptically at a public water fountain and cringe when we see a child press their lips to the spout.

 I recall drinking water right out of the tap as a child. But recently at an event I attended at a friends home I gasped when I saw a young Hindu woman pouring herself a large glass of cloudy water and gulping it down with gusto. "Why not?" she asked. I couldn't answer her. I had been to India and had suffered the intestinal dyspepsia that is common there do to bacteria and contaminants in water. We only drank bottled.
Really, the distress we experienced was due to the water content in the fruits and vegetables we ate.

We thought we were safe simply drinking bottled water there. The refreshing cucumbers, sweet juicy peaches and fragrant mangos couldn't hurt us. Except they could, because of the contaminated water they had been grown in.
For my Hindu friend the chlorinated, mineral and flouride rich water coming from that California tap was fresh clean water. She didn't mind the chlorine smell, she welcomed it. It meant 'clean' water.

The other day, my brother, an interested man who is well read and extremely knowledgeable on many subjects, debated the water issue with me. He is a man who does not follow every fad. His scepticism has served him well.  When I brought up the subject of how a certain high level pH water I had been drinking made me feel, his eyebrows went up as his radar detected a possible scam. The debate began.

We agreed the quality of good pure drinking water had diminished over time. Finding drinkable water from natural sources, like rivers, creeks and ponds, the way our forefathers, even our mother drank it as a child was no longer a viable option. What we disagreed upon was that water could make me feel good.

While on a visit to Los Angeles I was introduced to Kangen water by a cleared skinned, bright eyed, fast talking, tan, southern California woman. Her 'store', where she did not sell a thing was next door to a frozen yogurt place. A group of us had just finished our cool treat and walked outside. I looked up at a sign that said FREE WATER.  "Come on," I said." Let's get some water." Thinking we would all walk in and be handed a bottle of water and leave, we went in. As we entered there were two white sofas pushed up against sky blue walls. At the end of the room there was a water bar with six stools set up near a sink.

The store owner, a friendly looking woman welcomed us in and started talking the minute she saw us. "Oh, Hi! come on in. Sit down. Let me pour you some water". We were thirsty after the yogurt so we sat. "Have you ever heard of Kangen water. Wait don't answer, drink up. Finished? Have some more. How do you feel? Tell me if you start to feel dizzy."
"Why would we feel dizzy from drinking water?" I asked.  "Well you won't, unless you pH level is really low. That would mean that you are getting oxygenated too fast."
"Oxygenated?"
"Yes Kangen water is a high level pH water which means it is alkaline. Alkaline water oxygenates the body, when you bring your bodies pH level up you feel better."

This started to ring a bell with me. The Ayurvedic Doctor I had worked with for many years used to say, 'disease is caused by acidity in the physiology'. He would say there are many foods and spices that will make the body more alkaline. Pears, limes cucumber, cantaloupe, cilantro, cumin.... his list was extensive. 'When the body is acidic you feel bad, when it is alkaline you feel good.'
Even though it sounded simple, he always prefaced this comment with 'foods are seasonal, you have to know what to eat and when to eat it.' That is when most people began to find Ayurveda complicated.
A highly acidic body needed to be brought up to a higher pH level slowly or it would bring on uncomfortable symtoms of detoxification.
I asked her if this was true for the water, she said yes. 'We start everyone at pH level of 8 and work up slowly over a week or two to a level of pH 9.5. At that level the water emulates iceberg water, or water in it's most pristine state. The difference is the molecular structure of Kangen water. The Kangen water machine (model SD501) makes the molecules smaller causing them to cluster. The clustered water with it's smaller molecular structure makes it easier to absorb. The body feels replenished when it is hydrated.'

What if this water did create an alkaline enviroment in the body? It wouldn't hurt to test it, I thought.
"Is it ok if I start with pH 9.5?" I asked. I wanted the full effect right away. 'If there is nothing wrong with you, it's fine otherwise start low and work up. You can take the water with vitamins but not with medications. With your meds drink regular bottled or filtered water. The water intensifies the effect of whatever you take with it.'
My friend who was recovering from Bell's Palsy a stroke like condition that affects the nerves of the face said, "I want that too."
'Okay but dilute it 50/50 with any filtered or bottled water if you start to detox.'

The woman at the water store let us come and fill up our gallon containers everyday.

For ten days straight we drank the recommended dosage. 50% of your body weight in ounces.   I know I was drinking even more than that. I just couldn't get enough. It was as though I was drinking water for the first time after a long drought. I did not suffer any detox symptoms, but my friend experienced diarrhea, headaches and mood swings for the first four days. After those initial discomforts she was happier then I had seen her in a long time. Her Doctor was surprised at how well her condition had suddenly improved and she began to look smaller. We both lost inches and fat even though the scale showed no difference. I hadn't felt this good in 10 years. My energy was up, my moods were improved, it felt good to move and breathe.
The first thing I did when I returned from L.A. was to set out to find this Kangen water somewhere near me.

My brother says he will buy the machine if for no other reason then to debunk it. I said, "Can I come over and get some when you've got the machine?"

Symptoms of Dehydration:
Acid Reflux,  Cramps, Dizziness, Allergies, Constipation,  Depression,  Asthma,  Dry Eyes, Dry Mouth
Fatigue, Headaches,  Irritability, Joint Pain,  pH imbalance, Weight Gain

From a Kangen Water Pamphlet:
Functions of Kangen Water in The Body-
Improves oxygen to the cell
May reduce pain
Removes waste from the cell
Lubricates the joints
Regulates body Temperature
May prevent memory loss
Improves cell communicationm
Cushions bones and joints
Increases atheletes performance
Improves respiratory function

Also check http://www.masaru-emoto.net/ and http://www.thankthewater.net/
suggested reading, The Hidden Messages in Water and The True Power of Water by Masaru Emoto
If interested in Kangen Water or a Machine contact me at ramiyaaust@yahoo.com

Five Reasons to Drink Kangen Water-
Powerful Antioxidant
Increases blood oxygenation
Helps pH balance
Increases hydration
Is detoxifying

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